Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 3,470, Obediah Fawcett, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Fawcett, Obediah Ann.
P. 3470
CONTENTS

7072
Virginia
Obediah Fawcett. private
Virginia Line. Two years
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 8 - Dollars per month, to commence the 13 th of May 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th of Mar. 1819 and sent to the show: Mr Tyler.
Arrears to 4th of Mar. 1819 - $ 77.96 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th Sept. 1819 48.00 $ 125.96
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Hanover County
File Sept. 19
Dead - See letter to W.S. Richardson June 15. 1836

N. 8044 Oct 18/62 Declaration Made by Sarah C Austin who is a Daughter of Ozias Fawcett who was a Pensioner under Act 18th March 1848 Virginia
At July 7 th 1838.
John K. Martin, Richmond Va.

State of Virginia, } City of Richmond } Joint:
On this 18 th day of October, A.D. 1852, personally appeared before me P. D. Bernard, a Justice of the Peace, within & for the City & State aforesaid, Sarah C. Austin (Widow of Thomas Austin) aged 50 years, who being duly sworn according to Law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the Act of Congress passed 7 th July 1838. "An Act granting Half Pay and Pensions to Certain Widows". That she is an only child and heir of Obediah Fawcett and Ann Fawcett, his wife. That her Father the said Obediah Fawcett was a Revolutionary Pensioner in the County of Hanover, in the State of Virginia, under the act of Congress passed 18 th March, 1818, and was paid at the rate of $96 per annum to the 4 th of September, 1819, as will appear by his Original Declaration now on file in the Pension Office at Washington City. and the payments made to him. And that her Father, the said Obediah Fawcett, died in Hanover County on the 2 nd October, 1819.
That her Mother, the said Ann Fawcett, was married to her said Father in Hanover County on the 12 th day of December, 1793, (as will appear by their Family Bible here with presented) and that her name before marriage was Ann Murray. And that her Mother, the said Ann Fawcett, died in the County of Henrico, State of Virginia, on the 5 th of December, 1841, as will more fully appear from the testimony hereafter taken.
She further declares, that she is an only child and

and heir of the aforesaid parties. And That she makes this Declaration in order to obtain the Amount of Pension due the said Ann Fawcett, under the Act of 7 July 1838, as the Widow of the said Obidiah Fawcett, who was a Pensioner under the Act of 18th March, 1818.
She further declares, that the marriage & death of the aforesaid, to wit her Father & Mother, took place as before stated, and that they were not married previous to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the First of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz: the time before stated.
She further declares, that the Bible referred to, on the foregoing page, and which will be presented with this claim, belonged to her Mother and that she recollects the book perfectly from her childhood for many causes, and that the marriage contained therein in the following words and figures, to wit:
"Ann Murray was married to Obidiah Fawcett December 12, 1793." are believed by her to be in the handwriting of her deceased Mother, and that she recollects moreover that the same was written in the Bible from the time that she, the said Sarah C. Austin, could read or write herself, which was from the time she was 6 or 7 years of age.
Sarah C. Austin
I sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year within written. And I certify that I believe the said Sarah C. Austin to be the child and only heir of Obidiah Fawcett both deceased. and that she is of the age within stated.
P. D. Bernard. J.P.

State of Virginia,
City of Richmond, to wit:
I, Charles Howard, clerk of the Court of Hustings for the said City, hereby certify that P. D. Bernard, whose name is signed to the above certificate, is and was at the time of signing the same a justice of the peace in and for said City, duly qualified, and I believe his signature to be genuine.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, this 14 th day of October 1852.
Chs. Howard, clk.

Affidavit made by Martha A. Rose in the case of Sarah C. Austin Virginia

State of Virginia } City of Richmond }
On this 7 th day of October A D 1852 personally appeared before me P. D. Bernard a justice of the peace within the City & State aforesaid. Martha A. Rose aged 69 years a resident of said City who being duly sworn according to Law, declares that she was born in the same neighborhood with Obediah Fawcett, in the County of Hanover. That she knew the said Obediah Fawcett (who was a Black Smith by trade) before he was a married man. That she also knew Ann Murray who lived in the same neighborhood before she was married. Although but a girl herself she distinctly recollects when the said Obediah Fawcett & the said Ann Murray were married and she recollects more than that Parson Blair married them. That when she the said Martha A. Rose was a girl about 10 years old she came to Richmond to live, and that some 2 or 3 years before she came to Richmond to live, the said Obediah Fawcett & the said Ann Murray were married. That after she came to Richmond to live she was in the habit of frequently visiting the old neighborhood to see her Relations & friends and that she has visited the house of Obediah Fawcett many times knew that the said Obediah Fawcett & his wife the said Ann Fawcett to live together as man & wife and as such they were regarded in the whole neighborhood. That these parties had but one child to live, and that child is Sarah C. Austin (widow of Thomas Austin)
She further declares that the said Obediah Fawcett died many years ago in the County of

Hanson, and from an inspection of a Book called "Murray's Grammar" now in the possession of the said Sarah C Austin. She the said Rose has no doubt but that contains the truth, which is in the following words and figures to wit: in regard to his death
"Obediah Fawcett departed this life between the first and second cocks crow on Monday Mornings October 4 th 1819"
She further declares that Ann Fawcett, widow to the said Obediah came to Richmond to live after the death of the said husband that she the said Rose visited her that she had quite a long talk with her some 12 months before she died 5 th of December 1841, and that a portion of that conversation with the said Ann Fawcett was in reference to her daughter and only child the said Sarah C Austin
She further declares that she has known Sarah C Austin from her childhood up to the present time and that Sarah C Austin is the only child or heir of the said Obediah Fawcett and Ann Fawcett his wife, who are both dead.
She further declares that she has no interest in making the foregoing declaration.
Martha Allen Rose
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year first written. And I certify that I believe the said Martha A. Rose to be of the age within statute and that she is a credible witness.
P. M c Bernard, J.P.

State of Virginia,
City of Richmond, to wit:
I, Charles Howard, clerk of the Court of Hustings for the said City, hereby certify that P.D. Bernard, whose name is signed to the preceding certificate, is and was at the time of signing the same, a justice of the peace in and for said City, duly qualified, and I believe his signature to be genuine. In witness whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, this 13 th day of October 1852.
Chs. Howard, clk.

Madisonville
subscribed
to the
Adm.
Hon Mr Tyler
H. R.
Date certifi: 3 March
1819

Virginia Hanover County to Wit:
Obediah Fawcett a resident Citizen of the United States - and of the County aforesaid, came before me, Thomas Tinsley, presiding Judge of Justice for the County aforesaid, and made oath, that he served two years, as a Soldier in the revolutionary War, in the 7 th Virginia Regiment, on the continental establishment, commanded in the first instance by Col. Dangerfield - He will recollect that he enlisted on the 14 th day of February in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy six, under the late Genl. Henry Young, at that time 1 st Lieutenant, in Cap t . John Webb's Company. —
He states, that he was in the several different Actions of Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine & German Town, besides being in a number of smaller Actions or skirmishes. He further states, that he either lost his discharge, or that it was entirely worn out in his pocket. — Having faithfully served out the term of his enlistment, He was honorably discharged, at Valley Forge by Genl. Woodford, the particular time, He does not now remember. He further maketh oath, that he never was on any pension list - and that from his advanced age, bad health, and reduced circumstances, he needs the assistance of his Country for support. — And it appearing to my satisfaction, that the applicant, served in the revolutionary War against the common Enemy - and from my own knowledge that

that he is in reduced circumstances, and, in absolute need of the assistance of his Country for support.
I do hereby, in pursuance of the Act of Congress entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary War," certify and transmit the foregoing evidence to the Honorable Secretary of War.
Given under my hand this 13 th day of May, 1818
Thos. Linsley
annexed, is additional testimony of the said Fawcett, being a revolutionary soldier, and in such reduced circumstances as to require the aid of his Country for support.
Thos. Linsley

Virginia Hanover County to wit I William Pollard Clerk of the Court of the said County do hereby certify that Thomas Timley Esq d who has to the foregoing & one of the annexed Certificates signed his name, and John Pale gent o who has to the other annexed Certificate signed his name, were, at the respective times of signing the same, and still are, Justices of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned & sworn according to laws and usages of the Commonwealth, & that to all acts by them done as such due faith and credit is due, as well within Courts of law as without.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said County the twenty ninth day of June one thousand eight hundred & eighteen
William Pollard

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Ann. Fossil section of the...
15. Martin of...
3470
ad July 7/88

Oct 18 With a package containing one case of Sarah C. Austin daughter of Abigail Hawes The books are in the Miss Black's room Oct 18/52

Dear Sir, I have the honor to acknowledge the kindly words of Mrs. Barnett and widow of Ralph.
Oct 7/65
Virginia
Richmond Va.
Oct 18/52
Dear Sir, I have the honor to acknowledge the kindly words of Mrs. Barnett and widow of Ralph. I am of Sarah C. Austin daughter of Deborah Fawcett - The books are in the Chas. Blox's room York & Patagon containing his books

PAID
John Tyler esq.
a representative from Virginia, in Congress.
Washington

Hanover near Richmond
February 16 th 1819
Dear Sir
Inclosed is certificate of the case of Obediah Fawcett, an old revolutionary Soldier, returned to me, by the Secretary of War, endorsed, as you will see — (I made no mistake, not on continental establishment) — This certainly is a mistake, the 7 th Virginia was on continental establishment. When I authenticated this case, I consulted Chief Justice Marshall. He knew the Officers well, as recited, by Fawcett, in his Affidavit, & knows, that the 7 th Virginia Regiment was on continental establishment. Fawcett attended with me, at his Office, at the time his case was authenticated. — I don't know but what he belonged himself, to the 7 th Regiment  — Will you be pleased, at my request, to speak to Mr. Marshall on the subject, he will readily recollect the circumstance, and will, I know, be prompt, in aiding you in setting this thing right. — From what I am informed, this poor old Soldier, can't live long to enjoy the pension, should he obtain it. — In the other case, (Gentrys), that I authenticated, the pension has been allowed. I had not the smallest doubt of the rejection of Fawcett's

to let me hear from you, as early as possible, on this subject.
I have the honor to be with great respect
Your Obedient Servt
Geo. T. Linsley
P.S.
direct to me, near Richmond.
in the case of Gen. Jackson, the result has been quite different to what I expected. G.T.L.

Virginia Hanover County June 20th 1818—
It is known to us that during the great scarcity which prevailed in  during the summer of the last year, that in the opinion of a society formed in the said County for the purpose of affording relief to those most in want, the said Obediah Hancett was considered by the said society as requiring the aid of their charity: and an allowance of was accordingly made to him.
Benj. Pollard Samuel B. Blake Wm Gardner Richd. G. Smith Robert Lumpkin William Baccard

The Subscribers to the within Certificate are neighbours to the within named Oswald Fawcett Esq. respectable Men.
Thos. Vindley

Up to what time does it appear that Obadiah Fawcett, on the Virginia roll under the act of March 18. 1878, was last paid. Pension offered? June 14. 1836. } }
Paid to 4 th Sept 1819

We the subscribers neighbours & acquaintances of Obediah Fawcett of Hanover County in Virginia, do hereby certify & make known that we are well acquainted with the said Obediah Fawcett and believe  know him to be aged about sixty five years. That we know him to be inferm, of but little bodily strength, and that he is very poor and indigent. And it would give us much pleasure to know that he had found relief under a late law of the General Government intend- ed for the certain description of the Officers & soldiers of the revolutionary war. June 20th 1818.
Benj. Pollard Wm Gardner James Hazelgreen Thomas G. Linsley
James G. G. G. Just Nelson Waindley O. Archer John S. Roark B. J. Talley

Wingfield Green Hannah Tate James B Clarke William Smith Daniel Ellis Benj r Hazelgrove William Lysoot Eliza Wicker Pat ck Anderson
Hanover } to wit County }
This Day Benjamin Pollard M rs Gardner Tho s Linty James B. Clarke James Hazelgrove John B. Green James Gentry Patrick Anderson & Betsy T. Talley made oath before me a justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid to the effect of the aforesaid certificate given under my Hand this 20 th Day of June 1813 John Tate

Benj. Kidds b'd stating Fawcett to be a revolutionary soldier

Virginia
Hanover County to wit
Tho: Linsley
Benjamin Kidd came before me a Magistrate for the County aforesaid and made Oaths, that he well knows that Obediah Fawcett was a soldier in the Revolutionary War - that he enlisted in Capt. John Webb's Company in the 7 th Regt. that he and the said Fawcett were near Neighbours then Residents of Essex County Virginia: He believes the said Fawcett faithfully served the term of his enlistment and made a good soldier: This he always understood. —
Given under my hand this 26 th day of June 1818
Tho: Linsley n

3470
P. O. _____
Ann Fawcett
Service: nephew of Obidiah
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18
REJECTED

At the request of Mr. Obadiah Fawcett I hereby certify that I have known him from my earliest recollection having been raised in the same neighbourhood, and as I am of opinion & believe, that he lived in the regular Army during the revolutionary war - how long is unknown to me. As far as I know I have always considered him a respectable Certified this 30th May
1810
James Brant

Virginia Monroe County.
The within certificate is signed, by the Honorable Spencer Roane esq. one of the Judges of the Court of Appeals of this Commonwealth.
Thos. Jefferson

Judge Roane's Certificate
rept. Ob. Fawcett being a revolutionary Soldier —

Power of Attorney Executed by Sarah C. Austin Virginia
Filed 5 John K. Martin Agent Richmond Virginia

STATE OF Virginia City County OF Richmond
ss:
Be it known, that on this first day of October , A. D. eighteen hundred and fifty two , before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County  City and State aforesaid, personally appeared Sarah C Austin , a resident of Richmond City  said County , and made oath according to law, that she is The Daughter and only child of Obediah Fawcett deceased who was a Revolutionary Pensioner in the County of Hanover & State of Virginia at the rate of $96 per Annum and who died 4th October 1819. and that she is the daughter also of Ann Fawcett who was a widow to the said Obediah Fawcett and who died on the 5th December 1841 and that her Mother the said Ann Fawcett never drew a Pension and that her Father the said Obediah Fawcett drew a Pension under Act 18 March 1818
that she is directly interested, as aforesaid, as a claimant, and makes this affidavit for the purpose of obtaining such _____ of Pension as may be due under any of the Laws, Regulations, or decisions that have been or may hereafter be adopted. The said Affiant further declares that she hereby constitutes and appoints JOHN K. MARTIN , of the City of Richmond and State of Virginia, to be Attorney and Agent to prosecute said claim, with power of substitution, to examine all papers and documents in relation to it, and to do all things necessary and lawful in the premises; except drawing the money, which will be hereafter provided for.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid, before me,
P. D. Bernard , J. Peace.
Sarah C. Austin
I, P. D. Bernard — Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Sarah C Austin , above-named, is a respectable resident of this County  City , and is, as I believe, directly interested in said claim as therein set forth, and acknowledges the above Power of Attorney to be her act and deed.
State of Virginia , City of Richmond , to wit:
P. D. Bernard , J. Peace.
In testimony that the above-named P. D. Bernard was a Justice of the Peace in and for said County  City , at the date of the same, I hereby subscribe my name and affix the County Seal of the Court of Hastings of said City , this 13 th day of October 1852 .
Chs. Howard, clk. County Clerk.

The Hon James E Heath Comm of Pensions.
Letter in the case of Sarah C Austin
Filed by
John T Martin Agent
Richmond Va

Hon. Mr. H.
Richmond Ind Oct 16 th 1852
James E. Heath Comr of Pensions Sir
I will send you herewith an Application for a Revolutionary Pension made by Sarah C Austin who is a child, and only child, of Obediah Fawcett and his wife Mrs. Fawcett. The claim is made in the right of the mother, under Act 7 th July 1838.
Obediah Fawcett was a Pensioner under Act 18 March 1818, and died in Hanover County, Ky. the 1 st October 1819.
In support of the Declaration made by the said Sarah C Austin, your attention is called to the affidavits made by Nancy Hooper, Martha A Rose & William H Murray, all of whom are certified to be "credible witnesses."
Your attention is called also to the original "Family Bible," which contains the marriage of the said Obediah Fawcett with his wife, also "Murray's Grammar," which contains the death of the said Obediah Fawcett. Mrs. Austin desires that these Books may be returned after the Commission of Pensions shall have inspected them.

You will be kind enough to report the case to me & wife
Yours Respectfully Yours Affectionately John R. Martin
P.S. with these Papers I will send a Power of Attorney Executed by Sarah C. Austin.
J.R.M.

Affidavit made by Nancy Hostin in the case of Sarah E Austin Virginia

State of Virginia, } City of Richmond. }
On this 2nd day of October, A.D. 1852, personally appeared before me P. D. Bernard, a justice of the peace, duly authorized to administer oaths within the City and State aforesaid, Nancy Hooper, aged 77 years, a resident of the said City, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she has known Sarah C. Austin, who is a daughter and only heir of Obediah Fawcett and Ann Fawcett, his wife, from her childhood up to the present time. That when the said Sarah C. Austin was a child, she, the said Nancy Hooper, lived in the same neighborhood with her in the County of Hanover. That she knew intimately the Father & Mother of the said Sarah C. Austin. That their names were Obediah Fawcett and Ann Fawcett. That her acquaintance commenced with these parties about the year 1805 or 6, when she moved in the same neighborhood with them. [That she, the said Nancy Hooper, was born and raised in the County of Hanover.] That she knew them, that is to say, the said Obediah Fawcett and the said Ann Fawcett, to live together as man & wife, and that they were recognized as such in the neighborhood, and that when she moved in the same neighborhood with these parties it was notorious at that time that these parties had been married for several years. That she does not recollect to have heard the said Obediah Fawcett ever say anything himself about his receiving a Revolutionary Pension, yet she recollects distinctly to have heard "Sally" now Sarah C. Austin who was a mighty lively girl say to her father, "Pa, I want a pair of ear rings and when you get your pension money" you must get them for me, as this they should

Cost "Forty dollars" side and from my own knowledge of the said Obediah Fawcett who was an old man in that day leaves not a doubt on my mind but he was in receipt of a Revolutionary Pension previous to his death.
She further declares that the said Obediah Fawcett died in the County of Hanover on or about the 4th of October, 1819, and that she has every reason to be positive of this from the fact that the said Fawcett died some four months before her own husband and that her own husband died 13 February, 1820, and that on the same morning that the said Fawcett died. That she, the said Nancy Hooper, was going over to the said Fawcett house to see him (being near neighbors) and on her way to his house met "Sally" now Sarah C. Austin who told her that her father was dead, and after receiving this information from "Sally" the daughter of the said Fawcett she the said Hooper hastened over to the house of the said Fawcett and then saw him dead.
She further declares that the said Obediah Fawcett left a wife and one child. That the name of the wife was Ann Fawcett. and that the name of the child was "Sally" now Sarah C. Austin. That the wife, the said Ann Fawcett, died while she the said Hooper was in Lynchburg, some 10 or 11 years ago, and that the child referred to "Sally", now Sarah C. Austin, is now living in the city of Richmond and not far from the said Hooper's house.
She further declares that she has heard the said Obediah Fawcett speak of his Revolutionary services frequently. about the labor and fatigue he under- went. and how he partially starved during his Revolutionary services. etc.

She further declares that she has no interest in making the forgoing declaration whatever, and that this evidence is given solely with the view to assist the said daughter, "Sally" now Sarah C. Austin to draw what pension may have been due her said mother the said Ann Fawcett, deceased.
Deborah D. H. Hooper
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year before written. And I hereby certify that I believe the said Nancy Hooper is of the age herein stated and that she is a credible witness.
P. D. Bernard. J.P.
State of Virginia,
City of Richmond, to wit:
I, Charles Howard, clerk of the Court of Hustings for the said City, hereby certify that P. D. Bernard, whose name is signed to the above certificate, is and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the peace in and for said City, duly qualified, & I believe his said signature to be genuine. In testimony whereof, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, this 14 th day of October 1852.
Chs: Howard, clk.

Affidavit Made by William R Murray in the case of Sarah B Austin Virginia

State of Virginia 3 County City of Richmond 3
On this 11 th day of October A.D. 1852 personally appeared before me James H. Gaskins a justice of the peace duly authorized to administer oaths within the City of Richmond against William H. Murray aged 42 years a resident of the said City who being duly sworn according to Law, declares that that he is intimately acquainted with Sarah C. Austin of the said City: That he was also intimately acquainted with the Mother of the said Sarah C. Austin. That the name of that Mother was Ann Fawcett, formerly of Hanover County. That he the said William H. Murray attended the funeral of the said Ann Fawcett on or about the 5 th day of December 1841. from the house of Polly Murray in the County of Henrico. and a short distance from the Corporation line of the City of Richmond. That the Ann Fawcett referred to was a widow of Obadiah Fawcett of the County of Hanover and who died in that County many years ago. and that he knew the said Obadiah Fawcett during his lifetime and that Ann Fawcett who died as before stated on or about 5 th December 1841 was the widow of the said Obadiah Fawcett deceased.
He further declares that the said Obadiah Fawcett and the said Ann Fawcett both dead left but one child or heir. and that child or heir is Sarah C. Austin (widow of Thomas Austin) who is living at this time in the City of Richmond.
Wm H Murray
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day & year above written. And I certify that I believe the said Wm H Murray is of the age above stated. and that he is a credible witness. James H. Gaskins J.P.

State of Virginia, City of Richmond, to wit:
I, Charles Howard, clerk of the Court of Hustings for the said City, hereby certify that James K. Gaskie, whose name is signed to the above certificate is and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the peace in and for said City, duly qualified, and I believe his signature to be genuine. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, this 13 th day of October 1852.
Chs. Howard, clerk.